The single-disc version is mainly comprised of the band’s singles and admittedly would be a very good place to start for those new to the band who I can't dissuade. For those feeling bolder, the two-CD set is similar to the cassette version of The Cure’s best-of Standing on the Beach, that had a B-side filled with B-sides minus the worry about the audiotape breaking, which inevitably happened to everyone I know. It offers a more accurate range of the band's music. All the material on the second disc has been previously released as well, so once again there’s nothing for Smiths fans.
The iTunes editions offer more music. The single CD includes “Hand In Glove (Live At Brixton Ace 29/6/83)” and “What She Said” as a bonus while the double-CD version includes “Rubber Ring” and “The Draize Train.”
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